Broad Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get this straight. Broad Cove is the only game in the whole 16-day window, and to be honest, it’s a tough stretch. The forecast opens with a bit of a flat spell, and the first real chance to get wet doesn't show up until Thursday, July 23rd.

The overall pattern is pretty grim for the first few days. Sunday the 19th kicks off with a messy 7 ft south swell, but it’s being torn apart by a 19 mph cross-shore wind. That’s a write-off. Monday and Tuesday are tiny, with weak energy and poor conditions. Wednesday the 22nd sees a jump in size, but it’s blown out by strong cross-onshore winds, making it a total mess.

The first real standout arrives on Thursday, July 23rd. We’ve got a solid 10 ft south-southwest groundswell rolling in, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is strong, hitting 1419 in the morning and a very strong 3193 in the afternoon. It’s not perfect—there’s a moderate cross-shore chop from the SSW wind at 12 mph—but it’s the biggest, most powerful swell of the period. This is only for experienced surfers. At over 8 ft, it’s expert territory, and the long period (10s) means it’ll be a bit fat and walled-up at a beach break like Broad Cove. It’s an exposed point, so it can handle the size, but the cross-shore wind will keep it from being glassy. Still, this is the best energy on offer.

Then, Friday, July 24th is a real tease. The morning looks incredible on paper: a 4 ft south-southwest groundswell, 10-second period, and the wind is dead calm—glassy as glass. The combined energy is moderate at 424. This is the cleanest window of the whole forecast. The swell is small, but for a point break, that’s a fun, rideable size. This is the pick if you can get out early. The afternoon goes onshore and messy again.

Saturday, July 25th morning shapes up nicely too. A 5 ft south-southeast swell, 8-second period, with glassy conditions from a light west wind. Combined energy is moderate at 281. It’s a long way off, but this is another promising session for the dedicated crew.

After that, the second week falls off a cliff. From Sunday the 26th through to the end of the month, it’s a sad run of tiny, weak swells, onshore winds, and poor surf. A few days in early August show a glimmer of hope with some clean, small waves (around 4 ft to 5 ft) and cross-offshore winds, but the energy is weak and the periods are short. Nothing to write home about.

Water temperature? It’s not mentioned in the data, so I’ll keep it simple. For a spot like Broad Cove, it’s probably about average for July.

Bottom line: the best bet is Thursday, July 23rd for the big, powerful groundswell (expert only), and the glassy morning of Friday, July 24th for the cleanest, fun-sized waves. Don’t hold your breath for the rest.

- Rusty

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